Trent Alexander-Arnold has seemingly taken a swipe at former Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp after labelling his quick stint beneath Arne Slot as “refreshing”.
Alexander-Arnold burst onto the scene at Anfield in 2016, and it was beneath Klopp’s steering that the England worldwide made his title within the Premier League.
The 25-year-old gained seven main honours beneath the German head coach, with solely Roberto Firmino (355), Mohamed Salah (349) and James Milner (323) making extra appearances than Alexander-Arnold (310) beneath Klopp in all competitions.
However following Klopp’s departure on the finish of final season, his successor Slot has tailored effectively to life on Merseyside, profitable 5 of his first six video games in all competitions.
The most recent got here final weekend in a snug 3-0 win over Bournemouth, with Alexander-Arnold reaching 100 aim involvements (19 targets and 81 assists) for the Reds along with his help for Luis Diaz’s second of the sport.
100 – With right this moment’s help for Luis Díaz, Trent Alexander-Arnold has now been immediately concerned in 100 targets as a Liverpool participant (19 targets, 81 assists). Visionary. pic.twitter.com/OEfuU3PbU7
— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) September 21, 2024
Nonetheless, Alexander-Arnold has spoken extremely of his time beneath Slot, whereas additionally outlining the pair’s discussions about enhancing this season, particularly the defensive facet of his recreation.
That has already seemingly transpired, with solely Alexis Mac Allister (12) and Ryan Gravenberch (9) profitable extra tackles than Alexander-Arnold (seven) within the Premier League this season for the Reds.
The Liverpool right-back has not uncared for his attacking duties, although, making a team-high 13 possibilities together with essentially the most profitable crosses (eight) this time period.
However Alexander-Arnold feels as if he’s already benefitting from his time beneath Slot, regardless of the Dutchman solely being within the infancy of his tenure.
“I stated to him [Slot] that I want to be the defender that nobody needs to return up in opposition to in Europe. We agreed that he shall be harsh on me,” Alexander-Arnold stated.
If any time an attacker will get by me and will get previous me, he’ll name it out in conferences, and particular person conferences, and say this can’t occur.
“We undergo each recreation collectively and he highlights the place he needs me to enhance.
“Even after the Milan recreation, we had about 20 clips going via what I may have accomplished higher and the nice components as effectively.”
He added: “It’s actually refreshing to have a supervisor who will assist and information and educate me the right way to be higher as a participant.
“I’m somebody who needs to be taught, somebody who needs to be the most effective and somebody who strives to be the most effective ever.”
